news of note
Icard Merrill is proud to announce that the firm has been named to the list of “ Best Law Firms ” by U . S . News & World Report and Best Lawyers ® for the twelfth consecutive year . The firm has achieved this ranking every year since the program started in 2010 . In addition , the firm is regionally ranked in nine practice areas .
Icard Merrill Shareholder John J . Waskom has been selected as the recipient of The Florida Bar President ’ s 2022 Pro Bono Service Award for the 12th Judicial Circuit . Each year , the Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar honor and recognize lawyers , groups and members of the judiciary who have freely given their time and expertise in ensuring access to justice for those who otherwise could not afford it . Waskom and all award recipients will be honored at the 2022 Pro Bono Service Awards Ceremony at the Florida Supreme Court in Tallahassee on January 20 , 2022 .
Carmen R . Gillett , board certified in marital and family law , has recently received her L . L . M . in elder law from the Stetson College of Law . The closely related nature of elder law to family law will permit Ms . Gillett to expand her law practice to focus on assisting individuals and families with the legal issues that arise at crucial times in their lives . An example would be time sharing and support issues relating to a disabled child of divorce .
For the fifth year in a row , Sessums Law Group , P . A . has been recognized by US News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America for being named to the 2022 Best Law Firms rankings .
Berlin Patten Ebling , PLLC , is pleased to announce that Conrado Gomez , Jr ., Esq . has joined Berlin Patten Ebling ’ s team of experienced lawyers . Conrado has practiced in the 12th Judicial Circuit since 2019 and focuses on commercial litigation , real property disputes , construction litigation , and landlord-tenant disputes .
Williams Parker is pleased to announce the firm has been named a 2022 “ Best Law Firm ” by U . S . News – Best Lawyers ®. The firm was regionally ranked in four categories : Land Use & Zoning Law , Real Estate Law , Trusts & Estates Law and Tax Law . In addition , attorney Michele B . Grimes , a board-certified expert in real estate law , has been named a 2022 “ Lawyer of the Year ” by Best Lawyers in America for her work in real estate law in Sarasota . Fifteen additional Williams Parker attorneys were also named to Best Lawyers in America , including Charles D . Bailey , Jr . ( Land Use & Zoning ), John T . Berteau ( Trusts & Estates ), Peter T . Currin ( Real Estate Law ), Gail E . Farb ( Employment Law ), Ric Gregoria ( Trusts & Estates ), J . Michael Hartenstine ( Real Estate Law ), Thomas B . Luzier ( Real Estate Law ), Patrick W . Ryskamp ( Real Estate Law ), Mark A . Schwartz ( Litigation – Trusts & Estates ), William M . Seider ( Real Estate Law ), Jeffrey T . Troiano ( Trusts & Estates ), James L . Turner ( Real Estate Law and Trusts & Estates ), E . John Wagner II ( Tax Law ), and Michael J . Wilson ( Corporate Law ). Attorney Fletcher H . Rush ( Trusts & Estates ) was recognized as a 2022 Best Lawyers in America : Ones to Watch .
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